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[ConwayFitty]

I have thought for a long time now we need to move Florida towards the end of the season. They are a shell of themselves by then.

should have swapped Florida and Georgia

 

[RiseToTheTop]

Wouldn't be suprised if Auburn goes after Alex Golesh. He'll be one of the top names in CFB after its all said and done with the way the offense has played.

His time will come and if he’s smart he wouldn’t want to be at Auburn right now.

 

[LA Vol]

UT is not losing any coach we want to keep because of $$$. And we have other perks in our bag of tricks. But if someone wants to be somewhere else, we're going to let them go because the all-in culture UT has built requires investment on both sides. They have to want to be at UT and fully committed to what we're building.

 

[SoilVol]

Justin Williams-Thomas was officially moved to LB.

Wowowow

 

[Johnny Majors' Ghost]

UT is not losing any coach we want to keep because of $$$. And we have other perks in our bag of tricks. But if someone wants to be somewhere else, we're going to let them go because the all-in culture UT has built requires investment on both sides. They have to want to be at UT and fully committed to what we're building.

Any insight as to what Heupel's upcoming raise may look like?

 

[Ten_Titans]

UT is not losing any coach we want to keep because of $$$. And we have other perks in our bag of tricks. But if someone wants to be somewhere else, we're going to let them go because the all-in culture UT has built requires investment on both sides. They have to want to be at UT and fully committed to what we're building.

Heupel to the NFL confirmed

 

[Orange.]

Justin Williams-Thomas was officially moved to LB.

Seems unlikely to me, given our depth at RB. Idk. I guess one could say Fant took that spot, but we are at least one RB lacking. We really need that room to stay healthy.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

UT is not losing any coach we want to keep because of $$$. And we have other perks in our bag of tricks. But if someone wants to be somewhere else, we're going to let them go because the all-in culture UT has built requires investment on both sides. They have to want to be at UT and fully committed to what we're building.

I get this idea, but I'm never blaming someone who leaves if they upgrade. If they have HC aspirations and move on then kudos to them.

 

[ACvol3]

Justin Williams-Thomas was officially moved to LB.

In the middle of the season, as low on RB numbers as we are? And they still have Whitehead at RB?? Something’s up there… JWT looks much more like a natural RB than LW.

 

[Big Orange#1]

We’re obviously gunning for a big time RB transfer. The bags must be ready to unload, if they’ve moved JWT

 

[ACvol3]

Seems unlikely to me, given our depth at RB. Idk. I guess one could say Fant took that spot, but we are at least one RB lacking. We really need that room to stay healthy.

Fant only has a few more games left in his UT career. Seems really strange to move JWT in the middle of the year

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Ya know...... the media should be singing the name of the great one. Greg Schiano.... according to them he should be #1 on every list.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Just not working out at RB would be my guess. We have a tight end as our short yardage back right now. It isn't like there isn't a need there.

Yeah, for a big back it's a harder transition I think from HS to D1. Your size/strength essentially means jack all going against SEC level DL/LB. So if you're not good/great in other areas you're not likely to pan out. Especially since it's rare for RBs to get 25-30 carries anymore.

I think with his speed and size JWT could for sure be a force as an ILB for us.

 

[LA Vol]

Any insight as to what Heupel's upcoming raise may look like?

They're focused on the season and not getting into any of that until it's over.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Fant only has a few more games left in his UT career. Seems really strange to move JWT in the middle of the year

It makes me think the coaches feel really good about getting a running back or two in.

 

[letsgoUT29]

No way Auburn boosters would allow a coordinator to get the head coaching job there.

It’s really a no brainer to go after Kiffin. He has done well at Ole Miss and will get better players at Auburn.

It feels good to not be threatened about who other programs hire, because we now have the best coach and AD in the country.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

I still think Mullen needs to take the GT job.

 

[Orange.]

Ya know...... the media should be singing the name of the great one. Greg Schiano.... according to them he should be #1 on every list.

Schiano is waiting on the Bama job?

 

[Z06VolinWV]

Crazy, lots of talking heads seem think the Vols will take down jawja this weekend. Even Aaron Murray was giving Tennessee huge props this morning.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

In the middle of the season, as low on RB numbers as we are? And they still have Whitehead at RB?? Something’s up there… JWT looks much more like a natural RB than LW.

Has to be JWT who wanted to make the switch is what it means to me. And he likely felt doing it now with 4-6 games left would give him an advantage going into the spring camp with some season work under his belt at the new position.

I think he also could still be a RS candidate (don't think he's played in more than 4 games). RB room probably doesn't lose anyone next season, ILB likely loses 3 or 4 guys.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Man the chemistry on this team is on point.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

We’re obviously gunning for a big time RB transfer. The bags must be ready to unload, if they’ve moved JWT

TANK BIGSBY?!? (his primary at Auburn was Rodney Garner)

 

[mr.checkerboards]

TANK BIGSBY?!? (his primary at Auburn was Rodney Garner)

My first thought was him.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

My first thought was him.

I mean no offense to JWT, but that'd be an upgrade...of course you'd only have Tank for a season or two. Would have to assume Small is moving on if that happens though.

 

[LA Vol]

I get this idea, but I'm never blaming someone who leaves if they upgrade. If they have HC aspirations and move on then kudos to them.

That's always a cost of hiring good people. Our best guys may get offers, and there are some things that can't be matched-- the chance to be an HC, coach at an alma mater, be closer to family, etc. But if it's all about money, UT can match... if it's someone UT feels strongly about keeping.